Forgotten Lore: Tom Swift

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Thanks for the reminder! You've unlocked a door deep inside my brain. I read a few Tom Swift stories in my childhood, and now, after reading this, I feel the need to visit my local library! (and the used book store).

Thanks for that! That's pretty much how I felt... I hadn't thought of Tom Swift in decades, but as soon as i saw those books, I felt like I was in third grade again. Of course, I had the distinct advantage of already being at the library...

Anybody besides me a fan of Tom Swifties puns?

"I'm a big fan!" said Tom breezily.

I absolutely love science fiction from that era! I hadn't heard of Tom Swift before, so I may just have to check him out. (Will a library pun do, in place of a Tom Swift?)

I'll let it slide... this time. I suppose the fact that there IS a pun is more important than the TYPE of pun.

I acutally collect the old Tom Swift novels. It was my hopes that my children would one day pick one up and show interest. Sadly, that was not the case. But, I still like to read them (and I'm in my 50's!!). Brings back memories!!

Glad to hear they're not just collecting dust, at any rate! Have to admit i read a few for the purposes of this blog. For research, you understand...

Spent all of one summer vacation (abt 1957) as a youngster deeply immersed in Tom Swift Jr. books. Can't remember how many I read but it was a lot. My parents were worried about me. I wasn't playing with friends. I didn't care.I had space friends and other more interesting adventures with Tom and even his Dad. This article really brings back memories.

Glad I'm not the only one with fond childhood memories of Mr. Swift. There are worse ways to spend a summer vacation!

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